We're now just ONE WEEK away from the 2025 Boston 5K presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care! We can't wait to kickoff the 2025 B.A.A. Distance Medley with you on Saturday, April 19th. This week's newsletter includes information about bib numbers, our Men's and Women's 5K Professional Fields, training tips and more!

We can't wait to see you on Saturday, April 19th!

Bib Numbers

U.S. residents were mailed their Bib Number and Participant Guide in late March. International residents (including Canada) may pick up their bib number at the Boston 5K bib counter at the Expo on Friday, April 18 or on race day at the Registration Tent near the start area.

If you misplace your bib, or it gets damaged, a replacement bib will be issued at the Boston 5K bib counter at the Bank of America Boston Marathon Expo on Friday, April 18 or on race day at the Registration Tent near the start area. A government issued photo ID is required to pick up or replace your bib number

Gear Check & Wave Seeding

The Boston 5K presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care starts at 8:00 a.m. Gear Check will be available on Boylston St. between Clarendon and Berkeley - 0.5 mi from the Start Line. 

Athletes will self-seed on race morning based on pace and bib number. If you are planning to run faster than a 9 minute per mile pace, seed yourself at 7:30 a.m. in Wave 1. If you anticipate running slower than a 9 minute per mile pace, seed yourself at 7:45 a.m. in Wave 2. Signage and announcements will direct you where to go.

As a reminder, participant shirts will be picked up after you finish.

Distance Medley Participants

Distance Medley Gear Check will be on Clarendon Street between Boylston and St James, available starting at 6:30 a.m. for DM participants only.

Please make sure to have your bib visible. Plan ahead as the gear check area is approximately 0.5 mi from the starting line. If you plan on using Gear Check, please make sure to use the gear check in the DM area specifically - post-race, the Distance Medley area will be immediately after you receive your water, food bag, and medal. This is where you can retrieve your gear bag and pick up your participant t-shirt.

This year's Boston 5K presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care will feature an all new course! Starting at Boston Common along Boylston Street, the course takes you through the Back Bay before going through Kenmore Square, up Hereford and ultimately crossing the finish at the Boston Marathon Finish Line on Boylston Street!

Stop by the Harvard Pilgrim Recovery Zone

The Boston 5K presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is just days away. On race day, you’re invited to stop by our tents to enjoy warm up and recovery spaces sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.. Here you will have access to several tools designed to help you get ready to run your best race or support a healthy post-event recovery. Come utilize our stretching areas, foam rollers, and maybe even take home some health-related swag. We’ll see you under the large tent, located on the Boylston side of Copley Square.

Winter is over and it’s time for adventure. Head to your local New England Honda Dealer for a great deal on the 2025 CR-V Sport Hybrid. Honda is the Official Vehicle of the 2025 Boston 5K presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.

Global medalists, Boston champions, and U.S. stars are set to compete as part of the Boston 5K presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and B.A.A. Invitational Mile on Saturday, April 19, kicking off Boston Marathon weekend with racing through Boston’s Back Bay. More than 100 professional athletes from around the globe will compete across the two events. 

“This year’s Boston 5K presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and B.A.A. Invitational Mile will set the stage for a memorable weekend celebration of running, health, and fitness in the city,” said Jack Fleming, President and Chief Executive Officer of the B.A.A. “At the front of the field will be some of the fastest and most accomplished athletes across the Open, Wheelchair, and Para Athletics Divisions.”

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